Question

what are two goals of feminist literary criticism? select two options.
□ to focus exclusively on female authors and female characters
□ to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies
□ to explore emotional rather than political or historical aspects of literature
□ to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated
□ to evaluate why female authors are morally superior to male authors

Explanation:

Feminist literary criticism aims to analyze how gender roles, especially those imposed on women in patriarchal societies, are depicted in literature. It also seeks to give due recognition to female authors who might have been overlooked in the past. Focusing exclusively on female authors/characters is too narrow as it can ignore the broader context of gender relations. Exploring only emotional aspects is not a core goal. Claiming female authors are morally superior is a baseless and non - academic assertion.

Answer:

B. to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies; D. to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated